The 1940's started off as a progressive time for women too as they went to work at mens' jobs during WWII.
Check it out by clicking on Rosie the Riveter.
Shortly after WWII ended though, in 1945, many people thought that women should go back to being housewives. Believe it or not, it was called "The Back to the Kitchen" campaign. Advertisers jumped on the bandwagon with ads like this.
Betty Crocker - Not a real person, but she encouraged women to stay home, cook & clean.
The 1940's started off as a progressive time for women too as they went to work at mens' jobs during WWII.
Check it out by clicking on Rosie the Riveter.
Shortly after WWII ended though, in 1945, many people thought that women should go back to being housewives. Believe it or not, it was called "The Back to the Kitchen" campaign. Advertisers jumped on the bandwagon with ads like this.
Betty Crocker - Not a real person, but she encouraged women to stay home, cook & clean.